J. Burkett

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors has engaged in alternative investing since its inception in 1984. The firm manages approximately $17.8 billion in alternative investments through partnerships, closed-end funds and offshore funds as of October 31, 2012. The firm engages in Energy Private Equity, Growth Equity and Mezzanine investing. Kayne Anderson has engaged in private energy investing since 1991. The firm manages a series of investment partnerships dedicated to private equity financings for high-growth exploration and production, midstream and oilfield service companies. Energy Private Equity target investments are generally $20 million to $100 million, but the firm can arrange larger financings through its extensive network of co-investors. Through a number of funds, Kayne's Growth Private Equity Group has completed numerous deals over the past 15 years with both public and private companies in various forms, including secured debt, convertible preferred and direct equity investments. Kayne Anderson Mezzanine Credit Partners makes investments in middle market companies that have demonstrated an ability to generate stable and measurable cash flows. The firm invests in middle market companies ($100-$500M sales and $10-$50M of EBITDA), with a typical investment size of $10-35M.